The title sequence for Crimson Peak uses a dark, gloomy background with white text to introduce the film. Mysterious, murky background images and unsettling music build intrigue for the thriller genre. Color is later introduced along with softer music, suggesting hope in the story. The sequence ends abruptly with a loud instrument sound as a book slams shut, keeping viewers engaged until the end.

1. Crimson Peak Title analysisCrimson Peak Title analysis
By sav saltBy sav salt

2. The title sequence starts with a dark background with nothing but the titles inThe title sequence starts with a dark background with nothing but the titles in
white font on the screen which automatically stand out as they contrast thewhite font on the screen which automatically stand out as they contrast the
background which is dark and gloomy. The music is quietly playing in thebackground which is dark and gloomy. The music is quietly playing in the
background and is similar to orchestra music which makes the audiencebackground and is similar to orchestra music which makes the audience
assume the film will include churches and eerie scenes and we already thinkassume the film will include churches and eerie scenes and we already think
the film will be related to thriller as the background is so dark and chilling.the film will be related to thriller as the background is so dark and chilling.

3. As we continue to watch, it follows on with more mysterious and murkyAs we continue to watch, it follows on with more mysterious and murky
background pictures and the same white font which shows the names of thebackground pictures and the same white font which shows the names of the
directors, writers and produces, this keeps the audience intrigued on the film.directors, writers and produces, this keeps the audience intrigued on the film.
The continuous eery backgrounds are very effective as they keep the viewerThe continuous eery backgrounds are very effective as they keep the viewer
interested and the music starts to speed up which creates tension for them.interested and the music starts to speed up which creates tension for them.

4. The music continues to speed up as strange clips of bugs and birds fly aroundThe music continues to speed up as strange clips of bugs and birds fly around
the room and out of the shops which creates a sense of a deserted andthe room and out of the shops which creates a sense of a deserted and
forgotten house which could be shown in the film and the many dimmed andforgotten house which could be shown in the film and the many dimmed and
darkened backgrounds continue to make the audience suspect the film willdarkened backgrounds continue to make the audience suspect the film will
be a thriller and keeps them captivated.be a thriller and keeps them captivated.

5. I like that further on colour is brought into the different shots (and the sameI like that further on colour is brought into the different shots (and the same
white font is used) and it shows something is going to maybe come to life. E.gwhite font is used) and it shows something is going to maybe come to life. E.g
the house will not forever be abandoned and there is going to be hope in thethe house will not forever be abandoned and there is going to be hope in the
film. The music also pairs nicely with this as it turns softer and isn’t as fast and asfilm. The music also pairs nicely with this as it turns softer and isn’t as fast and as
the room gets more colourful the music turns slowly into music which youthe room gets more colourful the music turns slowly into music which you
would associate with happy endings.would associate with happy endings.

6. At the end of the clip there is a book (shown above) which is in colour and itAt the end of the clip there is a book (shown above) which is in colour and it
flicks through the pages and then closes as if they are stating that the film is aflicks through the pages and then closes as if they are stating that the film is a
story which is going to be told. The music also follows along and then endsstory which is going to be told. The music also follows along and then ends
abruptly and with a very loud instrument sound and I like this part as it keepsabruptly and with a very loud instrument sound and I like this part as it keeps
you watching and it ends so heavy like the book is being slammed shut.you watching and it ends so heavy like the book is being slammed shut.

7. Most of the shots and clips used are very ominous and ghostly with an old effect onMost of the shots and clips used are very ominous and ghostly with an old effect on
them which makes them look like it was filmed years ago. I like this effect as it goesthem which makes them look like it was filmed years ago. I like this effect as it goes
nicely with the thriller expectation and the strange music in the background.nicely with the thriller expectation and the strange music in the background.
Throughout the shots there are white bold text like stated before and they do not showThroughout the shots there are white bold text like stated before and they do not show
any of the main actors who are starring in it so they don’t ruin the film and keeps theany of the main actors who are starring in it so they don’t ruin the film and keeps the
viewer interested. By using just a few of the directors in front of the superstitiousviewer interested. By using just a few of the directors in front of the superstitious
background it allows the audience to establish what the genre is and what maybackground it allows the audience to establish what the genre is and what may
happen themselves. The shots throughout change from extreme close up shots tohappen themselves. The shots throughout change from extreme close up shots to
establishing shots and this helps show the audience all the different aspects of the filmestablishing shots and this helps show the audience all the different aspects of the film
and help create a clearer understanding of it and the writing and font used is theand help create a clearer understanding of it and the writing and font used is the
same and is very effective as it contrasts the background and makes it seem evensame and is very effective as it contrasts the background and makes it seem even
more gloomy.more gloomy.